Current Events and Trivia Questions

Current Events and Trivia Questions

Assessment

Interactive Video

Journalism

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Lucas Foster

FREE Resource

CNN 10 covers a range of topics including a major power outage in Cuba, the extended stay of astronauts on the International Space Station due to technical issues, the surprising popularity of bagels in Beijing, and a unique Cheeto auction inspired by Michael Jordan. The program provides a factual overview of these events, allowing viewers to form their own opinions.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary cause of the nationwide blackout in Cuba?

A natural disaster

A hurricane

Economic sanctions

A power grid collapse

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of Coy Wire's presentation style on CNN 10?

To present unbiased news

To offer opinions

To promote products

To provide entertainment

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many major power outages has Cuba experienced in the last six months?

Five

Three

Two

Four

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the speed at which the International Space Station orbits the Earth?

22,500 mph

20,000 mph

17,500 mph

15,000 mph

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why have astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunny Williams been on the ISS longer than planned?

Weather conditions on Earth

They volunteered for an extended mission

Technical issues with their spacecraft

A new research project

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What has become a new food trend in Beijing?

Sushi

Tacos

Bagels

Pasta

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why are bagels more expensive than traditional snacks in Beijing?

They are made with rare ingredients

They are considered healthier

They are imported

They are a luxury item

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